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to custom-make

to custom-make

4 5.3
To make something exactly as a person wants
  • phrasal verb
  • /ˈkʌstəm meɪk/
translation icon : hacer a medida
  • You could choose a standard size for your zentai, or fill in your accurate measurements, and we will custom make the zentai for you for free.

Examples

  • Craftsmen and interior decorators could custom-make every single item in your house according to your desires.

    Blog text (17)

  • I am seriously considering having one custom-made.

    Blog text (22)

  • I'm going to have to custom make a little machine part part for this.

  • I want you to custom-make some parts for me.

    Dolphin Tale (2011)

  • Babe had that bat custom made.

    Everyone's Hero (2006)

  • It's a present, something I had custom-made.

    Strange Days (1995)

  • Had the Bureau custom-make it for me.

    The Informant! (2009)

  • If one is not satisfied with what is seen, then companies that make them can be contacted and asked to custom-make one.

    Blog text (14)

  • The tailor can custom-make a suit that fits you perfectly.

  • This company specializes in custom-making furniture to match your style and requirements.

Synonyms

to customize
vsto custom-make
  • US
65 3.7

Change something so it fits a person's needs or wants

aims to produce items exactly matching a person's specifications
to tailor
vsto custom-make
57 4.2

To make something to fit a particular purpose or person

puts emphasis on exact individual specifications rather than general suitability
to individualize
vsto custom-make
3 6.3

To change something to fit one person's needs

focuses on precise technical specifications rather than general uniqueness
to tailor-make
vsto custom-make
1 4.9

Make something to fit one person or a special purpose

focuses on meeting precise individual requirements or specifications

How Customized

to custom-make
4 5.3
to personalize
  • US
75 4.0
to tailor
57 4.2
to modify
268 3.2

Surface Forms

custom-make infinitive
custom-made past
custom-made past participle
custom-making present participle
custom-makes third person singular

Morphology

custom-make = custom + make (transparent) = custom + make

The verb is a straightforward compound of 'custom' (made to order) and 'make' (to create), yielding the clear meaning 'make to individual specifications'.

Etymology

Custom-make combines custom used like 'for a particular person' and make 'to create', so to custom-make something is to have it made specially to someone's needs. A helpful way to remember this is to think of a customer getting an item made just for them.